Iʻtirāf bih waqt-i chāy Persiska (Farsi) 2026

“Confession at Tea Time” is a novel by Fariba Sadeghim, published by Baran Publishing, Sweden, in 2026.

The novel is an introspective and psychological exploration of a woman who, on the eve of a life-changing journey, is forced to confront her past, identity, fears, and hidden wounds. In the cold and unfamiliar atmosphere of an airport, the narrator finds herself caught between the decision to leave and the emotional weight of memories, revisiting relationships, obligations, and pressures that have gradually distanced her from her true self.

The image of the woman looking at herself in the mirror serves as a metaphor for the separation between the self and the identity shaped by others: a woman who feels trapped by expectations, promises, and a past that continues to follow her. The return of someone from her past, carrying claims of “shared history” and reminders of old commitments, once again forces her to question the boundaries between affection, control, and emotional dependence.

“Confession at Tea Time” is a novel about memory, identity, choice, migration, and the human search for freedom from imposed roles. Through a careful exploration of her character’s inner world, Fariba Sadeghim creates the portrait of a woman seeking the possibility of redefining herself and reclaiming her own narrative.